Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - exam preparation Training Course

This live, instructor-led training in the UK (available online or on-site) is tailored for engineers seeking to utilise Helm to enhance the efficiency of installing and maintaining Kubernetes applications.

By the conclusion of this programme, participants will possess the ability to:

• Install and configure Helm.
• Create reproducible builds of Kubernetes applications.
• Share applications as Helm charts.
• Run third-party applications saved as Helm charts.
• Manage releases of Helm packages.

Matrix is an open protocol for secure, decentralised, real-time communication. More and more organisations are adopting Matrix alongside the Element client as an alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams, prioritising end-to-end encryption, on-premises data residency, and federation with trusted external partners.

This instructor-led, live training conducted in the UK (either online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate-level software developers and DevOps professionals seeking to learn how to set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Minikube on their local machine.
• Understand the basic concepts and architecture of Kubernetes.
• Deploy and manage containers using kubectl and the Minikube dashboard.
• Set up persistent storage and networking solutions for Kubernetes.
• Utilize Minikube for developing, testing, and debugging applications.

This instructor-led, live training in the UK (delivered online or onsite) targets intermediate-level developers and DevOps engineers who intend to utilise Minikube as part of their development workflow.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and manage a local Kubernetes environment using Minikube.
• Understand how to deploy, manage, and debug applications on Minikube.
• Integrate Minikube into their continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Optimise their development process using Minikube's advanced features.
• Apply best practices for local Kubernetes development.

This instructor-led, live training held in the UK (either online or on-site) is tailored for network and systems administrators who aim to implement enterprise-grade monitoring using open-source tools, thereby avoiding reliance on specific vendors.

By the end of this programme, participants will have acquired the skills to deploy LibreNMS and Zabbix, monitor network devices, configure dashboards and alerts, implement distributed monitoring, and integrate these systems with external platforms.

In this instructor-led, live training in the UK (delivered online or on-site), participants will learn how to utilise ONAP to automate network services.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Understand, install, and configure the various components within the ONAP ecosystem.
• Perform real-time, policy-driven orchestration and automation of physical and virtual network functions.
• Design, create, orchestrate, and monitor VNFs, SDNs, and other network services.
• Efficiently manage the full networking lifecycle using a software-driven approach.
• Develop, deploy, and scale networks using the latest open-source technologies and practices.

This live, instructor-led training in the UK (online or onsite) is intended for intermediate-level network professionals seeking to effectively manage and operate SD-WAN networks, encompassing design, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimisation.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts, benefits, and challenges associated with SD-WAN technologies.
• Design an SD-WAN architecture tailored to organisational needs and deploy solutions effectively.
• Implement and manage security features within an SD-WAN.
• Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot SD-WAN environments.

The 'Network Security – How to Securing Your Services' training course presents the mechanisms and services that secure modern network solutions. It covers the basics of ensuring data confidentiality and integrity, the application of encryption, certificates, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure password storage. The course also discusses network security protocols and services, security systems, wireless network protection, the connection of company branches, and security testing through penetration testing, network scanning, and vulnerability detection.